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Golden Rāmcharitmānas of Kashi: Re-visioning a Royal Treasure

An illustrated lecture by Philip Lutgendorf

Thursday, 19th October, 6:30 PM?(IST)?

Mazumdar Shaw Auditorium, First Floor, Museum of Art & Photography

Join us for the illustrated lecture by Philip Lutgendorf, Professor Emeritus of Hindi and Modern Indian Studies, University of Iowa, as he explores the genesis and destiny of the magnificent illuminated manuscript created between 1796 and 1814 for the Maharaja of Kashi (Banaras). Through the talk, Philip will also delve into the role of the exhibition curator, the late Dr. Kavita Singh; and the archival staff of the Center for Art and Archaeology of the American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) in illuminating?the meaning and original context of the marvellous, gold-embellished pages of this text; and re-presenting them to a broad audience. ?

This event has been conceptualised as part of the Book of Gold: The Kanchana Chitra Ramayana of Banaras exhibition. For the first time, this exhibition displays nearly 80 folios from the Kanchana Chitra Ramayana.

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F I L M ?S C R E E N I N G ?

Ladies Only

A film by Rebana Liz John

Saturday, 21st?October, 6:00 PM?(IST)

Mazumdar Shaw Auditorium, First Floor, Museum of Art & Photography

Join us for the screening of the film Ladies Only by Rebana Liz John, as she explores the diverse narratives of women from the ladies compartments of the local trains in Mumbai.

A poetic rhythm takes us across Mumbai and its mix of cultures, languages and faces, providing insight into how urban Indian women see and shape their lives. Through a feminist lens, the filmmaker explores what ambitions and freedoms mean for women in a hyper-industrial, wealth-driven and complex world.? The film screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Rebana Liz John and the cinematographer of the film, Milann Tress John. This?film screening was?curated under Thinking Cities, MAP’s public programming theme for the previous quarter. Through this theme, we explored and reimagined cities through the lenses of space, identity, history, memory and more.

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ART SPARKS

The ninth and latest season of Art Sparks explores innovation, imagination and design, where young art explorers relook at artworks from the MAP collection to design unique prototypes for a new user.? Join Pranshi and Shubhasree as they unravel the 'Kuehl Bahulu Mould' a unique traditional object from the MAP collection. Watch Pranshi's creative process as she crafts a jungle-inspired cake mould prototype using local resources. In this episode, Pranshi guides Aeshwarya,?from the Museum of Solutions (MuSo), Mumbai,?through the inventive journey, blending tradition with practical innovation. Don't miss this unique exploration! This season of Art Sparks is in collaboration with?Museum of Solutions (MuSo), Mumbai.

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CUMULUS

Be it a lazy afternoon or a breezy evening, MAP brings you the perfect spot at the heart of Bengaluru. Enjoy a drink and savour the delicious spread at Cumulus, MAP's rooftop al-fresco restaurant.?An opportunity to make some memories with your loved ones by the amazing vistas of Bengaluru. Book your table now and let us take care of the rest!?

Reserve your table:?+91 8069334123

Restaurant timings:

Lunch - 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Dinner - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Mondays closed.

GIFTING WITH MAP SHOP

The festive season is near and we have your gifting needs covered! With a wide range of exclusive gifting options, MAP products are thoughtfully crafted inspired by our extensive collections.

From dining ware, decor to art and more MAP promises a unique, curated?gifting experience for you this festive season!?

Drop us an email at [email protected].?

MAP ACADEMY

"Another painting from Jahangir’s workshop of artists shows a detailed, realistic rendering of a zebra. Having received the animal as a gift, Jahangir was so fascinated by its unusual form that he inspected it thoroughly. Recording his thoughts in his memoir (the?Jahangirnama),?he wrote: “the painter of destiny had produced a tour de force on the canvas of time with his wonder-working brush.” Ever interested in nature’s curiosities, he immediately ordered?Mansur, one of his favourite painters, to paint the animal in all its glorious detail—and the result is a work that elevates precise scientific documentation to the status of sublime art."

In this article, published in the?Asia Research News, MAP Academy?explores the Mughal tradition of miniature paintings that is a unique confluence of Indian, Persian and European influences.?

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